Intern: Summer 2026 - Engineering Support To Operations - Project Engineer (onsite)

Pratt & Whitney Compression Systems Engineering Intern

Pratt & Whitney Compression Systems Engineering is seeking a goal oriented, detail-focused project engineer to work for the Engineering Support To Operations "ESTO organization as a Project Engineer intern, who's role and responsibility include is to support engineering tasks planning, communication, monitor task progression to completion.

ESTO is a organization built to provide focused engineering support to the original equipment manufacturing (OEM) houses and Assembly Product Delivery Centers (PDC's) facilitating production of quality engines, delivered in a timely fashion to our customers.

This role based in Connecticut with expectations to have shared time between our 2 Manufacturing facilities at 400 Main St East Hartford, CT and 400 Aircraft Rd Middletown Connecticut. In this role you'll be supporting the Static (non-rotating) Hardware for Support to Operations Organization.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Participate / Support in review and assessment of manufactured hardware.
• Work closely within the Integrated Product Team to support hardware delivery center and field investigations to drive root cause and recommend product improvements.
• Evaluate product improvement opportunities and initiate and execute on engineering print changes for those initiatives.
• Coordinate evaluation and disposition of hardware and supplier requests for information.
• Have a basic working knowledge of 3D design software.

Qualifications you must have:

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Qualifications we prefer:

• Demonstrated experience crafting clear communication
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across teams and functions

This position is classified as onsite. Please ensure this role type is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.